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Breeding method of flamingo with drooping flowers

Skyler White
2020-08-31 11:00:03
It is also known as Hejiao. The plant is tall and graceful, and the inflorescence is red and yellow. Leaves like banana leaves, leathery. Spikes are drooping in zigzag shape. The axis of inflorescence is red, the bracts are also red, and the tip is golden yellow. There are 15-20 spikes arranged in two rows, which look like a pair of beautiful birds. The viewing period is up to 3 months.

Breeding methods of flamingo with drooping flowers

The Flamingo with drooping flowers likes warm, humid and semi overcast environment. It is afraid of sun exposure and cold resistance. The room temperature in winter shall not be lower than 12 ℃. It is suitable for sandy loam with deep and fertile soil layer and good drainage.

The plant of flamingo banana is tall and needs plenty of water and fertilizer during its growth. Generally, thin fertilizer is applied once every half a month, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizer are applied twice after flower stiles are drawn out. In summer, proper sunshade shall be taken to avoid burning leaves. In winter, the withered leaves should be cut off and the shape of the plant should be properly trimmed to make the plant beautiful.

It is easy to be damaged by scale insects when it is maintained indoors, so it should be prevented and controlled in time. If the maintenance and management are proper, it can bloom continuously for more than 10 years. It is often used to plant and sow.

Method for culturing flamingo

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